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The Human Body in Health and Disease

Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau

Chapter 19

Nutrition and metabolism - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Define anabolism and catabolism.

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Problem 2

Explain the function of the liver.

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Problem 3

Briefly explain the process of glycolysis.

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Problem 4

Briefly explain the citric acid cycle.

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Problem 5

What is the function of the electron transport system?

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Problem 6

Explain the ways in which energy stored in ATP is different from energy stored in nutrient molecules.

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Problem 7

List the hormones that tend to increase the amount of sugar in the blood.

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Problem 8

When does fat catabolism usually occur?

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Problem 9

When does protein catabolism usually occur?

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Problem 10

Explain what is meant by a nonessential amino acid.

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Problem 11

Name three water-soluble and three fat-soluble vitamins.

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Problem 12

What is avitaminosis? Name a disorder caused by avitaminosis. What vitamin deficiency causes this disorder?

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Problem 13

What are the signs and symptoms of vitamin A hypervitaminosis?

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Problem 14

Name three minerals needed by the body.

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Problem 15

What is the function of vitamins and minerals in the body?

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Problem 16

Differentiate between basal and total metabolic rate.

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Problem 17

Distinguish between marasmus and kwashiorkor.

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Problem 18

Name and explain three ways heat can be lost through the skin.

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Problem 19

What is the cause of malignant hyperthermia?

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Problem 20

Distinguish between heat exhaustion and heatstroke in terms of a person's body temperature.

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Problem 21

Differentiate between absorption and assimilation.

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Problem 22

Explain the advantage the body gains by having the blood go through the hepatic portal system.

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Problem 23

Diagram the ATP-ADP cycle. Include where the energy is added and where the energy is released.

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Problem 24

A man went on a 10-day vacation. His total metabolic rate was 2600 calories a day. His total calorie intake was 3300 calories a day. He began the trip weighing 178 pounds. What did he weigh when he got back from vacation? ( 3500 excess calories $=$ 1 pound)

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Problem 25

Suppose your diet consisted of only protein. Is it possible for a person to keep from gaining weight by eating only protein? Explain.

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